2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · MU17 YEM
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 65,095 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MU17 YEM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 65,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MU17 YEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (MU17 YEM) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MU17 YEM Mileage History
- 17/03/202317,197 mi
- 12/07/202428,401 mi+11,204 mi
- 14/07/202538,207 mi+9,806 mi
- 27/07/202665,095 mi+26,888 mi
Average of roughly 14,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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